cording to multiple media sources, Volkswagen Group’s Shanghai plant has started to gradually resume production. Its Changchun Plant, a joint venture plant operated with China’s FAW Group, continues to ramp up production volumes. On May 4, according to multiple media sources, automakers such as Tesla and SAIC Motor began “closed-loop production” after Shanghai released the first “whitelist” of enterprises for work resumption, but only...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

san will provide an update on the resumption of orders. On August 30, Siemens announced that it is cooperating with Nissan to build production lines for the new all-electric crossover Nissan Ariya at the company's plant in Tochigi, Japan. Nissan had already been using the Siemens Digital Industries software portfolio to optimize design and production. The system architecture of Nissan's newly developed electric powertrain aims to standardize the ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

M to invest CNY 70 billion in electrification and intelligent connectivity by 2025 SAIC GM’s Chevrolet brand launches mild hybrid Orlando versions SAIC-GM officially launches next-generation LaCrosse SAIC GM officially breaks ground on Dong Yue Ultium Center in Yantai SAIC-GM Software and Digital Business Organization officially established SAIC GM exhibits 3 eco cars at ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

0 new models. The Audi brand of SAIC VW brought the new Audi A7L and the Audi concept Shanghai to the stand. Zhiji Motor, a high-end intelligent electric vehicle brand, introduced the Zhiji L7 and the Zhiji Airo concept. The Zhiji L7 features an open full-stack SOA (service-oriented architecture) software architecture and has started presales. Wuling displayed the Xing Chen SUV with a global silver badge. The Hong Guang MINIEV CABRIO, Wuling...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

r investment VW reduces production of ID.4 EV at Chattanooga plant, idling 160 workers VW raises U.S. prices on 2026 models up to 6.5% VW to spread out tariff costs, add hybrids in Canadian market VW Chattanooga workers vote to authorize strike as first contract talks drag on VW announces access to Tesla Superchargers with NACS DC adapter in U.S. VW reported to rename ID.4 as ID. Tiguan along with refreshed design UAW, VW reach historic tentative...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Tesla, Fremont Plant EV: Tesla Model S (2012-2026 planning), Model X (2015-2026 planning), Model 3 (2017-), Model Y (2020-), Roadster (planning); Traction motor, Inverter, Battery pack assembly, Body panels; Optimus humanoid robots (2026-planning) Tesla started the production in 2012. Former NUMMI closed in April 2010. - Number of Employees : 20,000 (as of January 2024) - Year production started: 2011 - Year opened: 2010 Tesla confir...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Tesla Gigafactory Texas EV: Model Y (2022-), Cybertruck (2023-), Cybercab (2026-); Battery cell assembly 4680 (2022-); Tesla's headquarters and plant for vehicle and battery assembly opened at the end of 2021 - Number of employees as of April 2024: 22,777 - On December 1 2021, Tesla's headquarters officially moved to the Austin, Texas site - Initial Production Capacity： Lithium-ion Battery 90GWh, Vehicle 250,000 units/year - Start of productio...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ter a COVID-19 outbreak. Toyotetsu ceased production the week of April 26 after eight employees tested positive for the virus, which led Toyota to cease production of the RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX 350 and the RX 450h Hybrid at the Cambridge and Woodstock plants due to a parts shortage. Toyota and Tesla announced they will jointly develop electric-powered car based on the RAV4 compact crossover, eyeing launch in the U.S. in 2012. Tesla has start...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

I in Q2 2024. On August 9, Cadillac unveiled the first-ever all-electric 2025 Escalade IQ full-size SUV.  Pricing of the Escalade IQ will start at around USD 130,000 once regular production begins in summer 2024 at GM’s Factory ZERO, where it is built on the Ultium Platform, incorporating Ultifi software platform.  On October 17, GM announced it is pushing back the launch of two electric pickups at its Orion Assembly plant by one year to late...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

e link, which could significantly diminishes steering control. Ford has also issued a recall for 123,000 2013 Ford F-150 vehicles built at the Dearborn and Kansas City Assembly Plants with 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter gasoline engines and 6-speed automatic transmissions that previously had an incomplete software reprogramming of the powertrain control module. The company is also recalling 4,300 2009-16 Ford Econoline vehicles built at the Ohio Assembl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/02

ne Rivian to expand Normal, Illinois manufacturing footprint Rivian Automotive reveals first batch of Amazon's electric vans Rivian signs deal to power Normal, Illinois plant with wind power Rivian produced 10,020 vehicles in Q4; 24,337 for full-year 2022 Rivian cutting 6% of workforce following Tesla, Ford price cuts Rivian reports Q4, full-year 2022 results, 2023 guidance Rivian, Amazon in talks to end exclusivity part of delivery-van deal...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/27

dvance” plan for New Energy passenger vehicles. The “1” represents the R&D institute, which, based on the existing DFM technology center, has been adjusted to establish seven centers including a technology planning center, an advanced material and forward-looking technology research center, a software engineering research center, and a styling design center. With a total investment amount of CNY 520 million, the styling design center has br...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/27

- Completion of construction on fourth phase: 2028 - Announced investment: USD 700 million - Employees (planning): 6,000+ Lucid production up 83.1%, deliveries up 38.2% in Q2 2025 Lucid, Nuro, Uber to launch autonomous robotaxis in U.S. in 2026 Lucid Air receives updates for 2026, gains access to Tesla Superchargers IAA Mobility 2025: Lucid Motors to present Lucid Gravity for first time in Europe Lucid receives USD 300 million investment from U...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/26

ew energy and intelligent connectivity fields in coming 5 years SAIC Motor forms strategic partnership with China Baowu in hydrogen energy, fuel cells and other fields SAIC Motor establishes joint AI laboratory with Horizon Robotics ThunderSoft and SAIC Z-One to build intelligent connected vehicle software platform SAIC Motor releases its hydrogen strategy and first fuel cell MPV EUNIQ 7 Shanghai takes measures to promote development of ICV ind...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Tesla Gigafactory New York Solar panels and modules, Megapack inverters, Supercharger V3 piles, electronic components for EVs; Full Self-Driving software development Power generation and storage devices, Full Self-Driving software development - Tesla secured Gigafactory New York through its acquisition of SolarCity in 2016 - In 2017, Tesla began production of solar cells and modules at Gigafactory New York - In 2019, Tesla added production line...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Tesla (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Gigafactory Shanghai) Tesla: EV Model 3 (2019-, export started in October 2020), EV Model Y (the end of 2020-, export started in July 2021), EV Model Y Standard-range Version (2021-), EV Model 3+ (2026-planning), EV SUV Model Y L (2025-); Power Battery Packs, Electric Drive Systems, Motor Controllers; Tesla's Shanghai Plant and its first overseas R&D center focused on vehicle development include software, hardware, el...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/09

e proposed of switching Renault's partner from "Dongfeng Motor Corp." to "Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Nissan) and equity participation in Dongfeng Nissan by Renault. Dongfeng revealed plans to establish facilities "United Automotive Electronic Lab" to develop automobile silicon wafers, their software and solutions in conjunction with "Freescale Semiconductor," which became independent from the semiconductor division of U.S. based Motorola,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/27

cles. The "Digital First" approach uses precise digital simulations to plan, configure, and optimize new production lines for MMA-based models. The approach accelerates production ramp-up, saving both time and money. Mercedes-Benz collaborates with NVIDIA to develop production techniques, utilizing software platforms, data, and AI. They use NVIDIA Omniverse to create digital depictions of production halls, allowing virtual planning, retooling, an...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/09

cording to multiple media sources, Volkswagen Group’s Shanghai plant has started to gradually resume production. Its Changchun Plant, a joint venture plant operated with China’s FAW Group, continues to ramp up production volumes. On May 4, according to multiple media sources, automakers such as Tesla and SAIC Motor began “closed-loop production” after Shanghai released the first “whitelist” of enterprises for work resumption, but only...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/01/06

duction in Hanover due to lack of parts VW Group faces production disruptions across multiple plants due to Slovenia floods VW to temporarily halt production at German plants amid slowing EV sales Volkswagen to halt Golf production at Wolfsburg plant amid global chip shortage VW announces access to Tesla Superchargers with NACS DC adapter in U.S. Volkswagen will not produce 2026 MY ID.Buzzes for U.S. market MOIA starts pre-series production of au...

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